Harley Riders Need To STOP Saying This... | 1000 Miles On The Low Rider ST

[@spitescorner]

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[@houjous5131]

Doodle on a motorcycle has a great long hair guide for no tangle long hair

[@hillcountrymax]

But Spite, what's the name of the burrito shop worth riding to Marfa for?!?

[@masonmax1000]

Ive had my pare of flying eyes for about 4 years now, I fly and ride so I find myself not wearing any other sunglasses now, lol.

[@crimsonrhoads91]

​@UCObfdz15rUPc57Ob1b6_gtA e❤😅❤

[@Grunt49]

200 bucks a pair??😅😂I pass.

[@Someone-bf8ru]

Here in South America people will tour chinese, carburated, 200cc adapted supermotos all along the Patagonia and back. Trust me you don't need car sized motorcycles to have an adventure.

[@leandroflaherty]

.. and more fun.

[@Wintersdark]

As a disclaimer, I say this as someone who loves small displacement bikes. It bears understanding that touring in North America is wildly unlike South America. In North America you need to expect (even if you're going out of your way to hit winding roads when they're an option) literally hundreds of miles of open straight highway, where you're literally not turning for hours at a time. A 250 is miserable in such circumstances. If you can't do 85-90mph for hours at a time, that becomes *extremely* tedious.

[@Someone-bf8ru]

@@Wintersdark Try touring the south of Argentina, you will find thousands upon thousands of kilometers of roads that wouldn't be too different from what you are describing. To be clear, though, people would choose something like an HD Pan America over these smaller bikes if they could, of course. Since the economy over here is in the toilet, they would need five lifetimes to afford it, so they cannot choose the better bikes. Anyway, what I am getting at is that any cruiser bike over 500cc is plenty capable of some hardcore touring, so the debate between a huge bike and a not so huge but still pretty big bike is somewhat pointless from my perspective. Ride safe! 🏍️

[@LooxJJ]

Here in North America, you will need minimum a 1000cc to keep up with highway traffic…an you will do about 500 miles per day on average.

[@Someone-bf8ru]

@@LooxJJ Minimum 1000cc? Just to "keep up with traffic"? Sounds kind of insane to me, but ok!

[@leebenson4874]

LOL In 1978 I toured on my 1973 Honda CB 175 k1. In 3 months, I covered 5791 miles. It's not in the bike, it's in the heart!

[@5280Roadrunner]

I did 6 day, 1800 mile trip on Honda CB500X and absolutely loved it. 95% of our trip was 2 lane mountain roads bike was an absolute blast to ride. Don’t need to blow 20K to go on a trip.

[@jeffstanford4287]

You are correct,I have done 1,000 mile trips on a Yamaha RD 350. Of course I was alot younger then but it can be done

[@5280Roadrunner]

@@jeffstanford4287 I did it when I was 48. Didn’t kiss a beat and I was hanging with larger bikes

[@justinh8059]

8000km on a Bandit 1200 2 up to tuktoyuktuk. You do NOT need fancy to work

[@druegeme]

@@5280Roadrunner Thats the spirit, never kiss a beat ;-)

[@druegeme]

Exactly. In that sense Harleys are the stereotypical anti-tourer. Expensive, heavy, thirsty, prestigeous. The perfect machine to ride to the next Starbucks on Sumdays (when the weather is 75-78F) and show off on the parking lot while sipping a double decaf macciato, Bro!

[@mdragon99]

I'm curious how you would compare this to the Pan America on the same ride? By the by, I really appreciate that you use the "have credit card, let's travel" packing style. So many channels make like you need to pack for crossing the Gobi desert anytime you want to go out for a weekend!

[@KyleStanfield]

I never understood that either. "I NEED ALL THE SPACE OF ALL THE BAGS!". No, you don't. I carry all I need for even a week long trip in one waterproof duffle strapped to the sissybar on the back seat: a pair of shoes, toiletries (including a set of clippers), all the clothes. And there's still room to spare, I could also throw in half the medicine cabinet (if I had one) and a jacket. A duffle bag also has more usable space than any saddle bag or tour pack. There's so many things you can't put in either because of the shape, or ways you have to jimmy stuff around to make it all fit. Even then, I don't understand what you could possibly need on a road trip other than your clothes, toiletries and medicines. You don't need to being the whole house and 50 pairs of shoes. -_-

[@Wintersdark]

Yep. It doesnt need to be something that costs a lot either. I regularly do 5 day/4 night trips with just a midsized tail bag. 2 pairs of jeans and 2 shirts, daily underwear and socks, hygiene stuff. Generally the pants and t-shirts can handle two days, but if not, stop and do laundry midway through. Camping is obviously very different, but I've found most midrange hotels have laundry facilities or can point you to some. Obviously depending on potential weather things can change, and how far off the beaten path you're going. But my experience is the VAST majority of trips people take tend to take trips where you're stopping for the nights in civilization. So you're not planning on burning money as you travel, but you know if things go sideways, Mr. Credit Card can get you clothes or whatever. You really don't need to try and be prepared for anything.

[@motomike71]

Yeah, but it doesn't hurt to have a tire patch kit and air compressor as well as zip ties and a small and efficient tool kit. You'd be a hurting unit if you caught a nail in BFE Texas with no cell phone service. Unlike most other bike manufacturers, HD doesn't provide a rudimentary emergency tool kit with their bikes.

[@jgirtman012]

I’m 6’1. Since I’ve had my St, I’ve added a Saddleman SDC pro seat, sissy bar, 10 inch risers with a 1 inch pull back, forwards, custom dynamic led turn signals and grips. Such a fun bike to ride.

[@Russtherider116]

im so happy that the community is what it is and that 100k is under your channel. You deserve much more. Happy new year

[@postersm7141]

I was thinking the exact same thing!!

[@2WheelPursuit]

I even tour on my Sportster 48 (swapped the peanut tank for a 4.5 gallon though). After some minor and tasteful mods, ANY Harley can be a tourer! ITS A HARLEY!!!

[@frankmarkovcijr5459]

I love touring on my 1999 883 Sportster Harley. It doesn't make a lot of horsepower but it runs cool to up in Florida in August 200° in the oil tank and the bike doesn't make you to death riding down the road. When the orange blossoms are in bloom we have the sweetest smelling air on earth. I don't ride at night because of the wild pigs and the textures and the trunks Etc. All my trips are day trips on back roads I don't super slab it anywhere if I don't have to that is. My riding Buddies the chaplain of our post Riders chapter has the peanut tank so we stop every hundred miles for him to fuel up he has a smoke or take a piss on top of the tank I have a soda walk around stretch my legs and then we're good for another hundred miles down the road.

[@CaptainJacksIsland]

I like how Spite's stretching out and going places with these bikes.

[@chanedowns3134]

1983 went from Oxnard CA to Omaha NE on a RD 250 and drove back on a RD 400 . Touring bike is what you own and ride not a marketing idea.

[@ZildjianMan30]

"It's 55° and my fingers are cold." And sunshine. Hahaha, I wish I had that problem! 55 and I'm wearing my summer gloves, feeling good.

[@spitescorner]

Yeah, it's cold for Texas lol. Down in the thirties today 😂

[@Hellpriest_1313]

Agreed. I've just been hoping for anything near 40 to get out and ride in.

[@DonClaudeVanDamn]

I'm from the saint louis area and the best way I've found to keep my hands warm is rubber "doctor" gloves under the winter gloves. It keeps you warm till you get into the 20's.

[@krikcet-163]

Oh smokey and the bandit reference for the win. Plus at the end, he's channeling his inner M$B in the dirt. Lol

[@jamespolucha8790]

I rode my 2006 superglide from Washington DC to big bend and back 3 years ago and going to do it again this year can’t wait

[@davidfisch7654]

What an adventure! Thanks for the fun video, and props to you for gutting it out all the way to Terlingua. I DO NOT enjoy riding at night in the middle of nowhere...ever since hitting a deer on my Triumph Tiger 1200 at night.

[@hhplymouth9473]

I rode the world’s record poker run. We went over 3,000 miles. We had some 500 + mile days. We had people on all kinds over motorcycles. We had a lot of touring model Harley Davidsons , we had a few Sportsters and a Pan America, There were a couple Gold Wings, a couple of VTX and even I sport bike. You can tour on what ever bike works for you.

[@StardustADV]

I tour frequently on my 2004 Softail Deuce. I prefer the softail over the 800-900 monstrosities like the streat and road glide. The softail is heavy enough for "stability" but lighter then a bagger.

[@fortillian]

Last year I rode from DFW, TX to Clearwater, FL to visit my dad. I ride a 2007 Softail standard FXST. I also don't have a fairing or windscreen. Country roads.

[@echoandcompany8989]

I tour my Dyna wide glide no problems, people told me it would be uncomfortable but I love it

[@DavidShepard-ke9su]

Had a bunch of Harleys. Had a bunch of bikes. Of COURSE you can tour on a softail. I have a Heritage now, and it's perfect. It's NOT my '16 RGS for touring, but it's OK. Heck, I toured all of Western Europe for 6 weeks on a 76 FLH, with leather bags and no screen. I toured the Western US on a Yamaha 400 a million years ago (bad idea, great ride) and have been coast to coast on a '72 Triumph 650 and '96 Triumph 900 Sprint (not touring bikes). It's down to: how much do you want to stop, what roads are you riding, what do you want to bring with you and how was the weather (last question asked post ride)? Get out there and ride.

[@bluemane0466]

Spite, great video (as always!) I’ve got my used ‘19 Deluxe and I enjoy the best of both worlds in touring and just riding around town. What have I done to make it a touring bike: * Saddlebags (on bike when bought.) * Sundowner seat (on bike as well.) * Windshield * Cruise Control Kit (Waited so long for this. So welcomed!) * Sissy Bar, luggage tail rack, and touring luggage. *Legend Suspension (in back.) When I am just riding around town, luggage comes off with the sissy bar and rack. But, when I ride to an overnight with the HOG group, my bike can go toe to toe with the Street/Road Glides. Thanks!

[@nates78]

I had an 08 Low Rider that I commuted on for 85k miles. The main change the I HAD to do... was a windshield. The wind pressure pushing you back without it, is just too much for long distance riding. I went from the HD windshield (quick connect) to a Batwing Fairing for the looks and full coverage after a while. I would also upgrade the seat to a Saddleman with a backrest, if you plan on really putting on the miles. But I did do quite a few 250 mile days and didnt feel that bad at the end. On the other end though... I did get a Street Glide after the Low Rider... Its just way more comfortable for long distance.

[@michaelconner9796]

I love these types of videos man. Super high quality stuff. Thanks for showing folks our little slice of heaven in West Texas. The drive from Austin to San Angelo is amazing as well.

[@fmpabxx7834]

Tour on a softail with no fairing,no saddle bags,lower bars,and forward controls. (Fatboy,Breakout,FXDR,Night Train,Rocker C,Wide glide,Blackline,Fatbob)

[@artmchugh5644]

My wife and I rode our Ducati st2 to California from Pennsylvania 2up in 2016 ! We left with 186,000 miles on the clock , turned 190.000 in Colorado on the return trip!! Just do it !!! 😀😀😀😀🏍🏍🏍🏍🍺🍺🍺

[@jamesbthejoke5614]

You can tour on a softail… but after buying my RGS it’s kinda hard to go back. Those thumb toggles make nav/music/menus so much easier to operate on the fly.

[@railarintala]

Sooo true. I took my Sporty 72 from Toronto to Calgary and back. Best ride ever, and I still have ppl saying it can't be done... esp Harley ppl. !! Fifteen grand and fifteen miles don't make u a biker! And it's usually those guys that HAUL their bikes on a flatbed to some far away trail that say they tour.

[@shmole3884]

the look i got riding my old 883 to the harley museum looks where priceless

[@mikeww7936]

I took my softail standard from North Carolina to south Florida and back this past fall. No problem

[@johnphillips5938]

2011, Nov.9th, Michigan. '05 FXSTI. Nov.15th, Walker, California. Atlas in tow. No cell phone. Temperature never got above 55 degrees.

[@johnphillips5938]

And at 50 yrs of age.

[@gitchegumee]

I rode a 73 XLH across the country - twice - forty years ago and I'm 6'6". I also wrenched for HD in the late 80s. I've noticed HD dealerships today hire sales people that are more concerned with selling you what they can make the most money from, including stupid accessories, garb and toys. I avoid my local dealer as much as possible.

[@jokinaspiazu]

We tour on Honda Rebel 500, so I guess you should be able to do it on a Low Rider. But hey, great video and thanks for showing us nice places to ride. Keep the good work you are doing, stay safe and have a great 2023!

[@juliovaldes1377]

Gotta love riding through roads with a view. I was lucky enough to be stationed in the military in oahu and I loved the views when riding in my street glide

[@HM-zk6rb]

Ive cross country toured on a bicycle with a backpack.

[@NativeMoto]

I had a street ball before I traded it in for the ST. I tore it on my Bob all the time just strap a small backpack to the Sissy bar you get to go

[@BillTheHarleyGuy]

i have a 2020 Softail Standard and a 07 Dyna and use both of them to tour on as i ride from Michigan to Florida twice a year and they are both great to ride , great video and content just subbed 👍

[@wrestling1911a1]

Went from Cincinnati to sturgis and back (3200mi round trip) on my 22 FXST

[@mcsupersport]

Another trick is latex gloves...put a pair of latex skin tight gloves under your regular gloves as it cuts wind and surprisingly enough keeps you warmer than expected.

[@paulwojnar2291]

Any motorcycle with a bag thrown over the seat is a touring bike. I read that somewhere about 50 years ago.

[@williammiller1732]

You can tour on anything done it on a sporty

[@terryboehler5752]

Points of interest: big red rock sticking out of the ground where the Indians were introduced to the revolver, the Texas Ranger Museum, the world's largest swimming pool. Also scenes from no country for old men.

[@KeViNMCMXXCIX]

Merry Christmas Spite! Great video! The view of you cruising towards the sunset and the roads really put in perspective how nice it looks there but also how free it can feel to ride. Also great music choices.

[@FrankLeblanc]

Anyone can tour on anything.. I own a GSXS-750 .. given it's not the comfort of a Goldwing but since I've always owned naked bikes, I don't feel that missing the windshield is such a terrible thing. Whatever you have, just ride, it'll be that much more adventure to talk about. Keep going Spite!

[@erichouck9487]

I did a 950+ miles on a Honda VT1100 Shadow Spirit with no problems, in a weekend

[@dmitryshuvaev3661]

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year, Spite! Thank you for the video. Enjoyed watching it. The scenery looks stunning, breathtaking views. And I completely agree - bigger tanks for bigger engines, plus heated grips as a must. Hello from New Zealand.

[@docsspeakeasy4796]

Try touring on an evo softail from the 90’s was it comfortable, no not really but was it a really fun and memorable experience HELL YEAH! It was a great trip. Then a few months later I rode from buffalo to Pittsburgh and back in the same day and it was all highway riding, would I want to go 70+ on the interstate again like that no not really but yet again it was a really fun day. I’ve ridden all the new softails that Harley offers and I loved all of them, some more than others but all felt so good with amazing power and giddy up and go for days. Nobody needs to go 120 and over all day unless you’re on a track or have a death wish

[@gfunk63901]

Every guy that’s not chill tells people that they’re chill AF

[@52stevedo]

I hear that bull all the time . People tour on f×××ing 10 speeds for crist sake . We " toured " on shovels , pans , 45s whatever across the good old U.of S.A. Banana or drum brakes , Kickstarts , carry tools extra bulbs , intake bands or o rings , pices of chain , electrical and tie wire , head gaskets taped under the seat . Tubes for tires . It wasn't the most comfortable way to travel but it dam sure was an adventure.

[@RFWieder]

Can't tour on a Softail?? Gee I never got that memo, not has my Heritage!! Because the odometer on my '04 Heritage is about to hit 170,000 miles!! Years back I even did an 8,000+ mile trip on it. Of course in my youth I did cross country trips on a '74 Honda 750 and a 7,000+ mile trip on a '78 Harley Lowrider!! I prefer cruisers because they work not only for long rides but also as a daily commuter!! Who wants to run errands on an 800 pound bike?

[@harley-davidsontech1170]

I have never heard anyone say you can't go long distance on a softail

[@LJSiar]

I ride to Sturgis 1350 in 26 hours and back on a Dyna Low Rider S.

[@robertdrawdy3749]

I got a 22 low rider s and I put a Memphis shades and FXRP bags with braces on em... live in florida went to Utah and back last year. Comfy as can be. For a motorcycle lol

[@jamessouthworth1699]

I toured on a Sportster 883, with a passenger, towing a trailer behind the bike, for 1,600 miles from Eastern Pennsylvania to Central Texas. The following year I toured round trip between Texas and Key West. The biggest lies you'll ever hear in the Harley world are usually about the Sportster.

[@xidegel4494]

Of course you can. I have a 2021 FXLRS. I went to Terlingua Texas for the Run to Terlingua Run with the FXR Houston guys. I put on my saddle bag, strapped on my tent to my Edward Richie sissy bar and other essentials and let's go to West Texas. Took me a little over eight hours to get to Terlingua. Camped for the weekend and return to Austin. Two weeks later I went to Born Free Texas at the Yellow Rose Canyon Located in Mt. Enterprise, TX . So yes, definitely you can tour with a Softail. Yup, the wind was heavy going West, " so hold on to your potatoes ". A buddy from Houston had the new FXLRS-T and I could barely catch up to his 117 . We ware riding 90 to 100 mph on the way to Terlingua and back to Austin. Yes the speed limit is 40 mph in Big Ben, of course we were hauling ass. It's a long ride to Terlingua, but it's worth the ride, the twisties in Terlingua are fun to ride. Stay safe Bro, we should get together sometime here in Austin. I know a few Harley Bros here in Austin, most of us ride the new FXLRS .Cheers from Austin.

[@douglasshandera2818]

Funny shit back in day we never had fairing or windshield or bags on our bikes/choppers riding state to state and some of our motorcycles were hard tails

[@kfiedl3600]

I have a RK, and severalnof my friends wont go more than 100 miles on their glides. Meanwhile I have other friends on SV650s who have gone from MA to FL.

[@thomasking5472]

The weight capacity (rider, passenger, cargo, gas & oil) of one of Harley's premier touring bikes, the Ultra Glide, is 540lbs. The weight capacity of a Fatboy Low l is 350lbs. This makes the Fatboy unsuitable for most touring. How does the Lowrider ST rate for weight capacity?

[@robertmiller5607]

I’ve seen many people tour on sportys…HD dealers even state that but you can’t a soft tail??? They contradict themselves.

[@hawkdsl]

I do trips of 1500 miles or more on a 02 dyna wide glide... Equipped with just a HD sport windshield. At no time should a bike have speakers on it. All the music I want to hear is coming out the back.

[@Catchmeifucan525]

Latex gloves work pretty good for a under layer. Jus a fyi🤙🏾

[@infini1970]

Yeah I don't get that at all. I've never really heard that either. I mean people tour the country on choppers lol! I mean they will stop a lot for gas but it can be done. My 2023 LRS has the same tank as my 2007 Street Glide had. So there it is. Just make sure you have your seat changed lol!! That stock seat is NOT for touring lol!

[@steve.afendoulis]

This was good stuff bro. Show us where you were made to looooove riding. Love it.

[@Astrix_Jaeger]

It's already Christmas day in my time zone, Merry Christmas in advance to you all in the West!!

[@eaglesfan19029]

Bullspit! My 2021 softail standard served me well on my treks around Italy and all the way up to Prague! No windscreen or fairing only thing I changed for comfort was put on a saddlemen seat.

[@phil4986]

The gas tank size of almost all motorcycles drives me crazy. It's why I'm looking at a vStrom 650 or 1000. Why in the world should we HAVE to stop every 120 to 150 miles. Just crazy. Fun video.

[@robertholland7558]

99.3k subs, so close to the 100k. Hope you make it this year . Well done!

[@benn1181]

Looks cozy to just get away on the big open roads.

[@gotchaSix]

I tour on a Street triple.. them Harley boys be wildin'.

[@rollandklontz]

If Harley actually put some thought into designing proper suspension systems for softails they would be used more for intermediate touring.

[@Sodiumfreeriding]

Dude these new softail suspensions are real good. This is coming from a guy that left harley because their designs fell short. I’ll be back, probably sooner than later!

[@rollandklontz]

@Salty and Sprinkles I hope you do return to the brand. I am in know way anti HD. I own to many of them to take that stance. Also I'm not saying that they are not an improvement over previous softail generations. They are great improvment when comparing HD to HD. The monoshock design that they are using has poor geometry, and the shock itself is not very good quality. Which lends itself to inferior handling and poor ride quality. Especially when you compare it to other motorcycle manufacturers in that price point

[@Sodiumfreeriding]

@@rollandklontz I wonder how aftermarket does for them? Only softail I’ve ridden was the low rider st. Not sure if they are all the same across the board though?

[@rollandklontz]

@Salty and Sprinkles From what I have heard is that after market shocks is a massive improvement over stock. I weigh 235lbs and have the shock set to #1 postion, and it's somewhat comfortable. If i put it at 3 like HD recommends I might as well be riding a hard tail I do not regret buying the bike one bit it is blast to ride and the only reason I have not gone the new shock route is because after spending 22k on a bike spending 1k on a new shock is hard to swallow. Also, it's mainly used as an around town bike, and I have an Ultra for longer trips.

[@Sodiumfreeriding]

@@rollandklontz ahhhh that makes sense!!! Gotta love an ultra!

[@turbosure7873]

There was a need for cheap transportation after WW2. Most Americans couldn't afford much and you also had returning servicemen who didn't have any transportation. When the military sold a ton of war surplus bikes a solution met a problem. The unnecessary parts were removed and these bikes became everyday transportation for a lot of their owners. These bikes had rigid frames, springer front ends and brakes that were, at best, adequate. And they were ridden all over the country in every type of weather under every condition imaginable. Harleys that are much less suited to touring are ridden long distances every day. So it shouldn't be you can't tour on a soft tail, it should be I can't tour on a soft tail.

[@ericharrington2673]

Sure you can as long as it has cruise control

[@Inthewind24]

Been around Harley riders for a long time and I can probably count on one hand the times I’ve heard that about softails. And usually when they say that they’re morons anyway. Lots of us tour on softails, dynas, even sportsters. The 1200T was a nice setup for example.

[@hippyonaharley8502]

I like the low rider st. If I was in the market for a new harley it would make the short list. BUT, i just did 950klms in 12 hrs including brakes on a 2013 wideglide. I love my wg.

[@elijahbrooks8589]

I travel Florida on my R6. I’ve got luggage for it. It’s small but works.

[@col.mustard1233]

I used to tour on a hardtail sportster!

[@David_M_Crew]

If they go to Sturgis once they will never again say any bike can't tour.

[@LGR_LGR_LGR]

Don't people tour on dirtbikes, adventure bikes, Choppers etc, you don't need an overpriced machine, enjoy the ride.

[@jbermudez2000]

Wait, where are you from Spite? I lived in the hill country before joining the military. Junction was only an hour from me

[@Bedevere]

I just point at the LNSPLTBLVD guys who go for days on hardtail bobbers with everything strapped to a sissy bar. I've owned a goldwing and a chopped hard tail, and both can take me wherever I point the thing.

[@KiyanushKaranjia]

Gotta be honest - any bike can tour, depending on how insane you are. I've thought of touring on my wretched, clapped out 1986 suzuki ax 100r, which I built when I was 14, just because I want a long stretch of two stroke lunacy. Though it would be agonisingly slow, I'd definitely make it, as would the bike. Frankly, I don't think there is a well sorted bike out there that can't tour. As usual, the harley guys are talking bs when they say "you can't tour on xyz".

[@DennysPlantBasedJourney]

Odessa/Midland has an airport and its only 2.5 hours away.... only... but still closer than El Paso.

[@spitescorner]

Today I learned that someone has flown into Midland... like on purpose

[@DennysPlantBasedJourney]

@@spitescorner most people fly in here for work... the oilfield is life

[@The_Metalorian]

P R O P A N E

[@AyaWetts]

Why would you need a bigger Harley? I have spent a week traveling and going almost 2000 miles on a Honda Rebel 1100... I do have a fairing and some saddle bags, and a sissy bar, load it up, and it goes great. You don't need big bikes, this one is smaller than that bike.

[@HeyNoah]

What mic are you using? What's your setup?

[@karlreinke]

Actually this exact bike is the ONLY Harley I'd even consider purchasing next to the Fatbob or one of the other "Dyna" bikes

[@davebaker9128]

Can't tour on a softail? I ride a rigid frame Panhead that I've had since I was 19, I'm 61 now, still ride it, occasionally several hundred miles a day, I don't know why everyone seems to think that a kick start, tank shifter, 'antique' motorcycle isn't useable as a daily driver, the bike doesn't know how to read a calendar, it was built to ride, so I ride it, so far hundreds of thousands of miles, it's been bored only 30 thousandths in it's life, and almost all of the internal engine and transmission parts are original, oil pump, lifters, all the timing gears, rods, and on, built to last, and it will cruise along all day at 80 plus, with usually never a hiccup, sure I get sore after a long ride, but who doesn't? And I'm an old fart now,

[@fitfrenchitalian]

Man! You needed a partner on the ride for filming, carrying some crap,and company. My K-1600 GTLE would have been a great option.

[@53philp]

Those are NOT mittens, mittens don't have fingers. 🙄

[@cpuuk]

Nice Smokey & Bandit reference ;-)

[@HvyMetal4Ever]

You can tour on damn near anything. It just boils down to logistics and insanity.

[@jimgates2941]

Rode my 2020 Heritage from NY to Oklahoma in 3 days, stayed 3 days, and road back in 3 days. At least that's what a "man" can do on a softtail😉 lol.

[@evil_musclemuscled3814]

Last year I rode from Colorado to Amarillo. I was warned that if I ride alone that the 1%ers just might bother me. Do you ride with no problems??

[@HD2O13XL12OOC]

I'm pretty sure everybody who's ever had saddlebags in the history of saddlebags has rolled down the road with at least one of them open at some time

[@brandonmarshall9768]

Hey im doing a ride to austin from southern GA on my low rider s in july! Can you Gimme some good spots to stop at and any advice for riding out there?

[@Robert-x8o9o]

Your right That is bull crap, Back in the day I toured on a 1983 Harley Sportster and then I bought a 1986 Harley Softail and still own it, Good suspension tuning you can ride anything anywhere, And today's bikes are way better ride then back in the day especially for a old fart like me.

[@richardsmith5265]

My friend did 500k on Fatboy and we are still riding every weekend. He did 153k last year

[@12v71detroit]

ya gotta wanna

[@4dogsgaming]

You must not have been riding Harleys very long. I've been riding them for over 40 years and never heard a single person make that statement.

[@YourFavoriteRoadCaptain]

I know a guynwho's done 500k miles of touring on a Sporty.

[@francesco1998]

I’ve seen guys tour on Sportsters. If you’re “tough” enough you can tour on really anything.

[@gixxerdudefc]

Never heard anyone say that. 🤔